Random Hearts

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Random Hearts

R

Released Oct 8, 1999

2h 13m

Drama

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After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck (Harrison Ford) and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's (Kristin Scott Thomas) lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.

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Critics Consensus

Even Harrison Ford could not save the dull plot and the slow pacing of the movie.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

This might have been tailor-made by director Pollack to ease Ford into more straightforwardly romantic territory.

Jun 24, 2006

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Looks more like a case of random minds.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 22, 2002

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Susan Stark

Detroit News

Beyond all its pointless circling around the center, Random Hearts tests audience patience by showing behavior far too long before explaining it.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a slow, somber drama that’s rarely as engrossing or compelling as its subject matter (and roster of talented performers) might’ve indicated...

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 29, 2024

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Tom Hutchinson

Radio Times

Sydney Pollack directs with real skill, convincingly portraying the emotional complications of middle-aged passion, and is aided by the marvellous performances of Ford and Scott Thomas.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 9, 2024

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

That kind of unorthodox (and perhaps unintentional) undercurrent is precisely what keeps Random Hearts interesting. Time and again, we see people reacting in ways that are unexpected, yet somehow realistic.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 30, 2023

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Michael M

The movie was much too slow. Great acting by Ford and Thomas. The side plots (her politics and his police work)were in the movie just to fill up time. They had too little to do with the story. All in all, a big waste of time

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/19/25

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Melissa L

As a widow who knows other widows, I'd have to say you really don't know a person until they've passed on, and you find out their secrets. I thought this was a great movie. I recommend it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Matt L

Random Hearts is my go-to response when asked "What is the worst movie you've ever seen?“ No redeeming value whatsoever. Zero stars.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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Ronald H

Nauseating, melodramatic soap opera. Avoid it. My eyes got tired from rolling so much.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Norahs Y

A negative 3,006. Can't get those two hours of my life back. Was expecting a "thriller," but it was a lite Rom-Com with barely a storyline. Harrison doesn't pull off anger very well in any of his movies. Very stilted. It's almost a comedy. Hung on for the THRILLER aspect that NEVER surfaced. Not Harrison Ford's best work, and I am certain that he agrees.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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ARNI S

Not sure why this movie got the low ratings but my spouse and really enjoyed it. Maybe it was the time it came out in the 90's. Either way great story line and casting...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/07/24

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Synopsis

After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck (Harrison Ford) and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's (Kristin Scott Thomas) lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.

Director: Sydney Pollack
Producer: Sydney Pollack, Marykay Powell
Screenwriter: Daniel Poniscan, Kurt Luedtke
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Rastar Pictures, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Mirage Enterprises
Rating: R (Language|Brief Violence|Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.1M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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